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Two Rural Oregon Schools Offer Free Training in Trades
Learning skilled trades offers not only an advantageous route for students in rural areas, it can help meet the needs of their communities through sustained economic development. Oregon’s Dufur School is doing this by partnering with Baker Technical Institute (BTI) to offer a free
Read MoreDufur students go big in career & tech training
Students at Dufur school were getting their hands dirty on Tuesday, June 28th as they took the controls on a bulldozer, excavators, a grader, and front loaders on Stan Ashbrook’s property just south of town.
Read MoreHands-on learning: Touring Baker Technical Institute
A rainy day didn’t deter the Baker Technical Institute from welcoming state legislators, county commissioners, Blue Mountain Community College representatives, and company representatives from around the region for a tour on Monday morning, March 28.
Read MoreBTI secures $544,000 in funds for training programs
Baker Technical Institute has secured $544,000 thanks to Senators Merkley and Wyden. The funds will be used for their heavy equipment and trucking and logistics training programs.
Read MoreStudents getting hands-on heavy equipment skills
“We’d like to spotlight the incredible work being done at Baker Technical Institute.”
Read MoreShangrilacorp spotlights Baker Technical Institute Partnering Efforts
“We’d like to spotlight the incredible work being done at Baker Technical Institute.”
Read MoreFrom Hands-on Training to the Workforce
Dust clouds could be seen off Lamonta Road Wednesday afternoon, as dirt was being moved by a dozer, excavator, wheel loader, min excavator and skid-steer.
Read MoreEPA Awards $600,000 Grant to Baker Technical Institute!
Baker Technical Institute (BTI) is pleased to have been awarded $600,000 in brownfields redevelopment funding by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Read MoreCrook County School District Partners with BTI to Provide Heavy Equipment Operator Training for Students
Local high school students get the opportunity to gain valuable career skills in a growing industry.
Read MoreOTEC and BTI Announce New Partnership to Develop Innovative Utility Training Center
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) and Baker Technical Institute (BTI) are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership to begin developing an innovative utility training center located in Baker City, Oregon. The long-term goal is to create a comprehensive training site for people looking to enter the trade and to provide ongoing training for current utility workers.
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